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November 18, 2012

Day or night, Istanbul's top-floor bars are where it's all happening, writes Ute Junker.

For 16 centuries, Istanbul's inhabitants have learnt how to make the most of their city. For much of the year, you'll find them whiling away sunny afternoons or balmy evenings in one of the open-air bars and restaurants that sprout from the top of almost every building. Best of all, these bars rock around the clock, so here's our pick of Istanbul's best rooftops and the best time to visit them.
Read more on The Age:Rocking the Rooftops